Palm Tree Circuit Track

This circuit walk explores the valley of palm trees and the dry woodland on the ridge. Starting from the back of the Palms Picnic Area, this walk follows an arrow through a palm forest then across a small creek and up a hill. At the top of the hill is an information sign, where the walk turns left and heads down the ridge, passing more palms before heading back to the picnic area. A great walk before lunch at the picnic area.

The Palms Picnic Area

The Palms Picnic Area is found nestled among the palm trees[1], 140m along Frazer Beach Rd from Campbell Dr. From the small car park, a short path leads over a small arched timber bridge to the picnic area[2]. There are two BBQs[3] under a shelter[4] and a couple of picnic tables. There is also a garbage and recycling bin. A good spot to enjoy the cool shaded forest and the picnic facilities. A sign[5] also gives some information on the Palms Tree Circuit Track that starts here.

(0km) The Palms Picnic Area → Opening Up intersection

310 m

8 mins

33m

0m

Moderate track

From the back of the Palms Picnic area[6] (140m along Frazer Beach Rd from Campbell Dr), this walk follows the arrow post[7] from behind the ‘Palm Tree Circuit Track’ information sign[8]. The narrow track goes between the fence posts and through a tall palm forest, passing a ‘Closed Forest’ information sign[9]. The walk crosses a small timber bridge[10] and turns left, soon crossing a small creek[11]. The track then starts to climb up the hill and leads to a three-way intersection marked with an ‘Opening Up’ information sign[12].

(0.31km) Opening Up intersection → The Palms Picnic Area

300 m

7 mins

4m

-38m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, with the ‘Opening Up’ sign on the left[13], this walk follows the arrow post along the track and down the hill through the dry forest. As the track winds down the hill, it passes a ‘Dinosaur Plants’ sign (next to a good example of a Cycad)[14] then a sign pointing to ‘The Palms Picnic Area’[15]. The track heads through the moister palm and fern forest to come to the back of the Palms Picnic Area a short time later[16].

Maps for the Palm Tree Circuit Track walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Fire Danger

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Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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